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I’ve Got a Fang: A Story About Teeth, Terror, Self-Esteem

An incident at dinner and a They Might Be Giants song that suddenly feels too real.

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Chase Roper
Apr 14, 2026
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CD disc artwork from Mink Car by They Might Be Giants, featuring minimalist line art of car seats and reflective surface design.
CD disc artwork from Mink Car by They Might Be Giants, featuring minimalist line art of car seats and reflective surface design.

Fine Dining Is a Scam

Two years ago, I sat at a table of a fancy restaurant for a friend’s birthday.

It was the kind of fancy restaurant that calls their mashed potatoes a “potato puree.” Do you know who else calls their food a …

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